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History teacher specialising in high quality lesson resources and revision materials. KS3, AQA GCSE, iGCSE, and Edexcel and AQA A level

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History teacher specialising in high quality lesson resources and revision materials. KS3, AQA GCSE, iGCSE, and Edexcel and AQA A level
Pressure for change 1832-42 (AQA A level)
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Pressure for change 1832-42 (AQA A level)

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For the AQA History A Level ‘Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885’ course This fits with Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A VERY detailed lesson covering the whole of chapter 15. Includes a revision/lesson task, as well as an accompanying essay plan
Battle of Agincourt - worth remembering?
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Battle of Agincourt - worth remembering?

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Detailed lesson looking at the Battle of Agincourt, asking pupils to assess why the Battle of Agincourt is worth remembering, and using a diamond 9 to make a choice as to what the most memorable factor is. Also includes a documentary (free to view on Youtube). Includes a newspaper task and template (can also be used for homework).
Ch.22 - Economic Developments 1846-1885
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Ch.22 - Economic Developments 1846-1885

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From the AQA History A Level course: "Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885’. Detailed information from chapter 22 on economic developments, including lesson/revision questions and activities at the end
Grey & Melbourne as PMs, Tory opposition  (AQA History)
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Grey & Melbourne as PMs, Tory opposition (AQA History)

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For the AQA History A Level ‘Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885’ course This lesson is part of Section 2 "Government and a Changing Society 1812-1832’. It is a bumper lesson that includes Grey, Melbourne and the Tories in opposition. There are revision/lesson activities throughout. At the end, there is a list of exam questions taken from past papers and the text book that can be used as a revision tool. You can edit/remove/add to this as best suits your group.
2 lessons: Lord Liverpool (AQA History A level)
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2 lessons: Lord Liverpool (AQA History A level)

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For the AQA History A Level ‘Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885’ course This is 2 lessons and a homework; an initial introduction to Lord Liverpool and then a more detailed look into the Acts passed whilst he was PM. There is also a source question at the end which can be adapted for AS level. Although this is aimed at A level, it does only use 2 extracts rather than 3.
The Whig Response to Social Change 1832-35 (AQA A level)
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The Whig Response to Social Change 1832-35 (AQA A level)

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For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course This is from Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A VERY detailed PowerPoint covering topic information, complete with discussion points and revision/lesson activities
The Conservative response to Change 1832-46 (AQA A level)
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The Conservative response to Change 1832-46 (AQA A level)

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For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course This is from Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A detailed PowerPoint covering the relevant knowledge for the topic. Includes a source discussion and an essay plan as a learning/revision tool
Economic Developments:1832-46 (AQA A level History)
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Economic Developments:1832-46 (AQA A level History)

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For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course This is from Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A detailed look at the impact of the railways and the Corn Laws, complete with several revision/lesson activities at the end
Weimar: Collapse of democracy 1930-33 (Edexcel)
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Weimar: Collapse of democracy 1930-33 (Edexcel)

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For the Edexcel A Level: Germany and West Germany 1918-89 Part 1: Political and Governmental Change 1918-89 This lesson looks at the specific reasons behind the failure of the Weimar republic by 1933; it focuses specifically on whe the Weimar failed now, when it survived the issues of the 1920s. The lesson culminates in a timeline task. This lesson requires the Pearson ‘Nationalism, dictatorship and democracy in 20th century Europe’ text book.
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Tewkesbury
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Wars of the Roses: Battle of Tewkesbury

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A lesson looking at the battle of Tewkesbury and it’s importance (this is important where I teach, as it’s in our county!) Pupils will look at what happened during the battle, and why it was important. It’s very important to stress here that the last legitimate Lancastrian heir died during the battle. The task asks them to write a diary entry as either a Yorkist or a Lancastrian. They can do further research to help this.
Tudor Church-State relations: The role of the Church before 1529 (Edexcel A level paper 3 option 31)
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Tudor Church-State relations: The role of the Church before 1529 (Edexcel A level paper 3 option 31)

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Lesson 5 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. VERY detailed notes on the role and structure of the church before 1529, and why it was becoming unpopular. Includes an introduction to Luther, Calvin and Erasmus. Also includes some summary/discussion questions at the end.
Tudor Church-state relations 1485-1529 (Edexcel A level history paper 3 option 31)
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Tudor Church-state relations 1485-1529 (Edexcel A level history paper 3 option 31)

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Lesson 6 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. Details the relations and struggles of the relationship between Church and State for the reign of Henry VII and Henry VIII leading up to the emergence of his ‘great matter’. Discusses the difficulties in the relations including tensions caused by the power and privileges of the Church (sanctuary, benefit of the Clergy, Hunne affair). Also includes positive relations and the role of Wolsey. Very detailed notes. Includes an annotated timeline task to summarise learning.
Tudor: Crown and Church relations  1559-1603 (Edexcel History A level Paper 3, option 31)
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Tudor: Crown and Church relations 1559-1603 (Edexcel History A level Paper 3, option 31)

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Lesson 9 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. This lesson looks largely at the Puritan threat, and a sheet is given to guide student notes. A filled-in version of this is included to aid subsequent class discussion. The final task asks student to compare the 1539 and 1554 settlements. This can be done in class or would make an excellent homework (the next lesson will start with a discussion based on this work)
The Elizabethan Act of Supremacy 1559
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The Elizabethan Act of Supremacy 1559

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Lesson 8 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. Lesson provides detailed notes on the issues/opposition regarding the Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity, followed up with a student lead activity on the details of the Act of Supremacy. The lesson finishes with some summary questions which could be delivered as a class quiz, quick-fire session or group discussion.
1534 Act of Supremacy (Edexcel History A level paper 3 option 31)
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1534 Act of Supremacy (Edexcel History A level paper 3 option 31)

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Lesson 7 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. Provides detailed information/knowledge on the background and details of Henry VIII’s 1534 Act of Supremacy. Includes a sheet which can be filled in to help organise notes, and a final task to assess the significance of the different factors of the Act.
How effectively were the localities governed? (Tudor) (Edexcel History A level Paper 3 option 31)
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How effectively were the localities governed? (Tudor) (Edexcel History A level Paper 3 option 31)

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Lesson 13 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. First lesson of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. Focuses outside of London, looking at and defining the localities. Gives some background on Wales and North, followed by some questions for students to investigate, and a comparison of the two areas. Lesson also looks in depth at the Law in Wales Acts of 1535 and 1542, and the 1537 re-establishment of the Council of the North. Concludes with some summary discussion questions. Layouts/sheets provided for stuents to use to fill in their notes if desired. Uses the Edexcel Pearson textbook.
The impact of increasing literacy in the yeoman class ( Edexcel History A level Paper 3 option 31)
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The impact of increasing literacy in the yeoman class ( Edexcel History A level Paper 3 option 31)

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Lesson 15 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson 3 of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. Begins with a fun tasks of attempting to read an original document; highlights the importance of literacy and the growth of literacy during the Tudor period. Looks at the growing number of Grammar/English schools,and Oxbridge, as well as examining illiteracy rates and the trends for women. Very detailed notes with examples beyond the text book. Finishes with some key questions to answer. Uses the Edexcel Pearson textbook.